Kio y Gus /
The Philosophy for Children Program, created in 1969 by Matthew Lipman, is widely recognized throughout the world for its significant impact on the academic excellence of children and adolescents, as it fosters critical and creative thinking through the development of reading comprehension, logical...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Santiago, Chile :
Ediciones Universidad Católica de Chile,
2017.
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| Summary: | The Philosophy for Children Program, created in 1969 by Matthew Lipman, is widely recognized throughout the world for its significant impact on the academic excellence of children and adolescents, as it fosters critical and creative thinking through the development of reading comprehension, logical and mathematical reasoning, dedication to work, and a motivation to learn. It has a notable effect on the development of self-esteem and promotes respect and tolerance. The stories presented in this series touch upon timeless philosophical themes, stimulating questions and reflection among young readers; they serve as an invitation to philosophical dialogue and—guided actively by a teacher—become an engaging and extraordinarily effective tool for leading children toward an ever-deepening understanding of themselves, their peers, society, and the world around them. Kio is spending the summer at his grandparents' farm, where he meets Gus, who lives on the neighboring farm, and the two become friends. Gus is blind, and Kio attempts to explain to her how things and colors look; however, Gus ends up astonishing *him* with the richness and precision that her other senses bring to her perception of reality. These friends invite us to reflect on the nature of perception, and—guided by analogies, metaphors, and similes—we come to understand nature, animals, and ecology from a child's perspective. |
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| Physical Description: | 85 pages ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9561421380 9789561421387 |